Belfast and Derry’s First Citizens bade a fond farewell and good luck this morning to the #WeAre2023 bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2023 which has now been submitted in time for today’s deadline

Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Awakening The Walls supernatural illuminated animation trail which will light up Derry's historic City Walls for three magical evenings in the run-up to Hallowe'en